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Bradley Firchow, a fourth-year student in the 海角禁区 College of Medicine's Rural Physician Leadership Program, recently received the 2025 Quinn Student Award, which is the highest honor given by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) to a medical student.
The 海角禁区 is excited to share that 31 medical students from the Bowling Green, Lexington, Morehead, and Northern Kentucky campuses were recently inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.
Congratulations to the following medical students in the Class of 2026!
Kidus Shiferawe, a third-year medical student at the 海角禁区, has been named the 2025 recipient of the prestigious Hospital Medicine Scholarship from the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM).
At 23 years old, Anna Cox was active and in good health, and she rarely needed medical care. But when severe abdominal pain sent her to the emergency room, imaging revealed an abnormally enlarged lymph node, prompting further testing.
The 海角禁区 is excited to share the winners of the fourth annual Mission, Vision, Pillar, and Enabler (MVPE) Awards.
鈥疌aroline Sumner, a proud University of Kentucky alumna, continues to draw inspiration from her love for the Lexington community, dedicating herself to making a difference through her ongoing contributions.
Throughout her undergraduate studies, she served as DanceBlue鈥檚 overall chair while also studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Lewis Honors College.
On Tuesday, March 26, the 海角禁区 hosted the 19th annual Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Groves Memorial Student Research Symposium.
Match Day is a defining moment for medical students, and this year, the 海角禁区 proudly celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 as they took their next step toward becoming practicing physicians.
When Sara Khandani arrived in Kentucky at the age of 10, she faced an unfamiliar world. She had left behind her homeland of Iran, spoke limited English, and was suddenly navigating a place that felt entirely foreign. Yet, despite these challenges, she excelled academically, driven by a deep-seated determination and the values instilled in her by her family.
Last Thursday, the 海角禁区 College of Medicine MD+NBA Club clinched an impressive second-place finish in the University鈥檚 intramural basketball tournament. Showcasing remarkable teamwork and resilience, the team of medical students made it all the way to the championship game before falling short in a thrilling 36-39 finish.
Beyond the classroom, lab and hospital walls, University of Kentucky medical students are improving the health of their community.
As Match Day 2025 approaches, we are reflecting on recent 海角禁区 College of Medicine alumni, like Jacob Nanney, MD 鈥24, whose dedication to rural care exemplifies our mission to advance the health and wellness of Kentuckians.
The 海角禁区 is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Saunders, MD, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, as the new assistant dean for clinical education in the Office of Medical Education.
To begin 2025, Sibu Saha, MD, a professor in the division of cardiothoracic surgery, established a new research award for College of Medicine medical students or residents who demonstrate excellence and promise in the field of cardiovascular research.
A new gift account has been established in the 海角禁区 College of Medicine Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences to expand nutrition education for health care professionals in training across the College of Medicine.
As a resident, Zaki Hassan, MBBS, handwrote the grant application for the $250,000 that went to purchase the University of Kentucky's first human patient simulator.
Match Day is one of the most exciting and nerve-wracking days in a medical student's journey. It鈥檚 the day when soon-to-be doctors find out where they will spend the next few years training in their chosen specialty.
Compassionate Care Reaching yoU (CCRU) Outreach, a medical student-led initiative at the 海角禁区 College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus is transforming health care delivery for underserved populations in northern Kentucky. Rooted in its mission to provide compassionate and accessible care, CCRU combines innovative outreach with experiential learning for future health care providers.
An innovative study recently published in the 鈥淎merican Journal of Preventive Cardiology鈥 is a shining example of collaboration between learners at the 海角禁区 College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus and physicians at St. Elizabeth Healthcare.
When it first opened in 1986, it was a screened-off corner of the dining room at the Salvation Army on Main Street where 海角禁区 medical students 鈥 under the supervision of 海角禁区 doctors and faculty members 鈥 provided free medical services to the low-income and homeless population of Lexington.